Applicant certifies that all statements and information provided herein are true to the best of his knowledge, information and belief. Applicant certifies compliance with all pertinent municipal, county and state regulations and requirements with respect to the subject property.
The Zoning Department processes Zoning approvals for all commercial and residential improvements in {[CNAME]}. You must obtain a Zoning approval before you start construction on your project. When filing for an application please make sure that you provide complete and accurate information so staff can efficently review plans. Below is a partial list of improvement activities that require a Zoning approval. Please review the list below and provide the appropriate documents and quantities when you submit your application.
If you have any questions please contact the Zoning Department at {[APHONE]} ext 3990.
All applicants for zoning approvals are required to submit the following:
1) Complete zoning application form and checklist
2) One up to date sealed survey certified to the current property owners. Attach two copies of that survey (do not shrink or enlarge the copies) and show the proposed work drawn to scale along with indicating set backs and/or height on the copies.
3) Two sets of construction drawings and/or elevation drawings to scale showing the existing and proposed work for Additions, New Homes and Enclosed Porches you will need to submit a floor plan for all floors to scale showing dimensions & square footage along with including Habitable Floor Area and Habitable Floor Ratio.
4) Depending on the scope of work proposed you may be required to submit a construction application to the Building Department along with a lot surface drainage permit application for the Engineering Department.
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- One up to date sealed survey certified to the current property owners. Make two copies of that survey (do not shrink or enlarge the copies) and show the proposed work drawn to-scale along with indicating setbacks, size.
- Zoning Application Fee
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76 South Orange Avenue, Suite 302
South Orange, NJ 07079
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- One up to date sealed survey certified to the current property owners. Make two copies of that survey (do not shrink or enlarge the copies) and show the proposed work dravm to scale along with indicating setbacks, size and / or height on the copies.
- Two sets of construction drawings and / or elevation drawings to scale showing the existing and proposed work. You will need to submit a floor plan for all floors to scale showing dimensions & square footage along with including Habitable Floor Area and Habitable Floor Ratio.)
- A completed Zoning Requirement Worksheet.
- Zoning Application Fee.
1.Link for signs and awnings: Click Here
2.Link to supplemental use regulations which include swimming pool requirements: Click Here
3.Link to supplemental height and bulk regulations: Click Here
4.Link to parking requirements: Click Here
5.Additional resource for accessory dwelling units: Click Here
6.Link to Zoning Department webpage: Click Here
Portico/ Front Porch
- One up to date sealed survey certified to the current property owners. Make two copies of that survey -(do-noFshiritk or eilarge the copies) and show the proposed work drawn to scale along with indicating setbacks, size and / or height on the copies.
- Two sets of construction drawings and / or elevation drawings to scale
showing the existing and proposed work.
- Zoning Application Fee
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Retaining Walls
- Two copies of survey to scale with proposed wall drawn on the survey indicating the beight of the wall. 5” setback is required to all property lines.
- Elevation plan of wall showing height.
- Any wall over 4 requires drawing signed and sealed by an engineer
- Zoning Application Fee
New home construction/Additions,covered/Uncovered deck, accessory structure, attached garage, cabana's/ Pool house gazebos, above and in-ground swimming pools, raised patios, sports/ Tennis Courts.